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From 15 to 18 October 2026, Gaochun Cittaslow in Nanjing, China, hosted the first Cittaslow Drama Therapy Festival at the Pinellow Yunju Resort Hotel. Bringing together theatre, creative participation and rural cultural tourism, the event invited residents and visitors to explore emotional expression and human connection in a natural setting. The main programme on 17 October included workshops in physical theatre, vocal soundscapes, Playback Theatre, improvisational comedy an

From 1 to 4 November 2026, Cittaslow Safranbolu will host four days dedicated to saffron, gastronomy and local traditions under the theme “Gastronomy Living LAB”. Organised by Safranbolu Municipality, the 10th International Saffron Festival will bring together saffron harvesting, culinary competitions, chef demonstrations, talks, music and activities for children. Representatives and friends from across the Cittaslow International network are invited to discover the region’s

From 2 to 4 October 2026, ManYou ROCK 3.0 brought 27 music acts to Yaxi Cittaslow in Gaochun, Nanjing. Set among hills, flower fields and lawns, the outdoor festival combined live performances, local cultural heritage, opportunities for young people to connect and practical environmental initiatives. Admission was free with advance reservation. The festival offered a way to experience Cittaslow values through music and shared activities. Its programme focused on musical disco

From September 17 to 20, 2026, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) hosted a program aimed at developing cooperation between the Cittaslow Türkiye Network and the Cittaslow TRNC Network. The event, which focused on the preservation of local values ​​and sustainable development, included field visits and an official meeting held on September 19, 2026, at the Bafra public beach facilities under the auspices of the Mehmetçik-Büyükkonuk Municipality. Participants and De

From 2 to 4 October 2026, Palazzo Branda Castiglioni will host three days of music, museum innovation and photography. The Municipality of Castiglione Olona presents “Evoluzioni: Uno sguardo al domani tra storia e futuro”, a cultural programme celebrating local heritage and new ways of experiencing it. The programme opens with concerts by young musicians from the “Tito Nicòra” Academy of Music and Art, celebrating its 15th anniversary. Performances take place on Friday 2 Octo

The last weekend of September – Cittaslow Sunday - is dedicated to the Veluwe Heath Lamb© and, of course, our bees. They too roam the heath and woods year-round, foraging for food. Enjoy the heath like you've never experienced it before. Today, you'll experience, taste, and smell the heath like never before. Cittaslow Sunday | Heerde | Netherlands Link: https://www.qvist.nl/agenda/HGH0901/

On 25 September 2026, La Orotava, in Tenerife, hosted the second International Cittaslow Festival: a day dedicated to local products, culture, community and a more sustainable way of experiencing the territory. The programme brought together workshops, a local producers’ fair, cultural activities and live music. The festival offered residents and visitors an opportunity to discover the people, traditions and places that give La Orotava its distinctive character. Watch the vid

Today, Cittaslow International Secretary General Pier Giorgio Oliveti was welcomed at Sasebo City Hall by Mayor Daisuke Miyajima, City Council President Hidetoshi Hisano, and representatives of the municipal council and administration. Located on the island of Kyushu, in Nagasaki Prefecture, Sasebo lies at the heart of an archipelago comprising 208 small islands, many of which are protected within a national park. The application of the small island community of Takashima to

A special moment at the World Island Expo in Yeosu: Secretary General Pier Giorgio Oliveti and Mayor Angelo Pulvirenti of Nicolosi Cittaslow welcomed Dr Vincenzo Tamarindo 🎖️, Counsellor for City Diplomacy and Economic Affairs at the Embassy of Italy in Seoul, to the Cittaslow stand. On this occasion, he was presented with the Cittaslow Manifesto for the 21st Century 📜✍️, approved at the 2026 General Assembly in Greve in Chianti — a bridge connecting the international netwo

Cittaslow International at the 2026 World Island Exhibition in Yeosu, Korea Cittaslow International will take part in the 2026 World Island Exhibition Yeosu Korea, the world's first international exposition dedicated to islands, running from 5 September to 4 November 2026 in the Jinmo district of Yeosu and on the surrounding islands. Held under the theme "Island, Connecting Ocean and Future," the Exhibition brings together cities, institutions and organisations from around th